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jayhills49

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Which of the following best explains why slavery was allowed when the Constitution was written?
 
  a. Many feared that slavery would splinter the convention and doom the Union.
  b. No slaves or free blacks were selected to serve as delegates to the convention.
  c. There was little public outcry at this time against the institution of slavery.
 d. The wealthy elites at the convention could not see beyond their own self-interest.

Question 2

In the House of Representatives, who decides who will speak on the floor and also determines the House's schedule?
 
  a. majority leader
 b. majority whip
  c. minority leader
  d. the Speaker of the House


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jaymee143

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Reply #1 on: Jul 9, 2018
Answer to Question 1

a

Answer to Question 2

d


jayhills49

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Reply 2 on: Jul 9, 2018
Wow, this really help

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Excellent

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